On-Campus Interviews Save Time, Project Your Brand

The On-Campus Interview Program enables you to interview a schedule of highly-qualified
UC Riverside students in an efficient manner, while you promote your brand on the
UC Riverside campus.

The Career Center provides the interview facilities, advertises your job listings
and assists you in setting up a schedule of interviews according to your needs. UC
Riverside uses a state-of-the-art, Web-based interview scheduling system to make the
process fast and efficient.

Contact the On-Campus Interview Coordinator

Schedule On-Campus Interviews

On-Campus Interviews are scheduled during fall, winter and spring quarters. Available
dates for the academic year can be viewed on the Recruiting Calendar. To reserve a date, contact the OCI Coordinator at 951.827.3834. Organizations are
limited to two (2) On-Campus Interview dates per quarter. Employer information sessions
may be arranged in advance to support on-campus interviews.

Interview schedules

The typical interview schedule, unless otherwise arranged, begins at 8:30 a.m. and
concludes at 4:30 p.m., allowing for twelve 30-minute interviews with morning, lunch
and afternoon breaks. You may request longer or shorter interview schedules. The schedule
will be finalized with the names and resumes of students you will be interviewing
approximately three working days before the interviews. Different types of interview
schedules are available: Open Schedules and Pre-selected Schedules.

Open schedules

Open schedules are available to all eligible students that meet the requirements of
your job listing. Students must submit an on-line resume and sign-up for a specific
time slot.

Pre-selected schedules

Pre-selected schedules are limited to students meeting the job listing requirements
and are pre-selected for an interview by the employer. Students submit an online resume
that is reviewed by the employer in advance. Employers then "pre-select" those students
and request that they sign up for interview times. Those students pre-selected to
interview will be notified by the Career Center and will be asked to sign up for an
interview time by the deadline. Students are informed that pre-selection by an employer
does not guarantee an interview time if the student fails to meet the sign-up deadline.

Customized schedules

Examples May Include:

Fill your own schedule: If you have already identified some UCR students at a career fair or via other means
and you just need a private place to interview. Virtual/Web Technology: Conduct interview via Skype or other conferencing options.

Cancellation policy

Once students have been selected, Employers are responsible to honor scheduled interviews.
However, if an emergency forces a last-minute cancellation or a need for rescheduling,
we ask that employers contact the On-Campus Interview Coordinator (951.827.3834) and
the affected students immediately.

Job offer guidelines

The UC Riverside Career Center endeavors to support employers in their recruitment
goals as well as our students in making educated career decisions. As such, we encourage
all employers to follow the Employer Job Offer Guidelines and recruit in alignment
with the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) Principles of Professional Practice. The following guidelines were developed with the goal of providing both students
and employers a fair and transparent framework for managing the offer phase of the
recruitment process.

Timing for Offers and Decisions

Students need time to make informed decisions when comparing and responding to offers.
To accommodate that need, the UC Riverside Career Center asks that employers provide
a minimum of two weeks to consider an offer, although a longer period is preferred.
Please note that UC Riverside operates on a quarter system, meaning that the academic
year does not begin until late September/early October. For Fall 2018, In order to
allow students to make an informed decision, employers who are offering summer interns
or a full-time position should give the student until October 26, 2018, to make a
decision. If a student requests more time to consider an offer, we strongly encourage
you to accommodate whenever possible.

Full Disclosure

All offer letters should include the following: start date, salary, benefits, bonuses,
and a deadline for accepting or rejecting the offer. If the compensation structure
is partly or fully based on commission, employers are encouraged to provide an accurate
estimate of first year earnings expectations. All bonuses or incentives should remain
in effect throughout the entire offer period. Candidates should not be expected to
accept an offer before receiving a written letter.

Exploding Offers/Excessive Pressure

The UC Riverside Career Center supports NACE’s offer guidelines, which state that employers should ensure that offer deadlines are not placing undue
pressure on the applicant or making an exploding offer. The UC Riverside Career Center
defines an exploding offer as any offer that does not conform with the offer guidelines
listed above. Employers are advised to not make offers or pressure students to accept
“early” offers or to accept an offer on the spot, which is deemed inappropriate. Early
offers may include those with incentives involving diminishing bonuses, reduced location
preferences, etc.

Rescinding/Reneging Offers

In alignment with NACE recommendations, the UC Riverside Career Center strongly encourages
employers to consider every alternative before rescinding an employment offer. If
the employer cannot avoid rescinding an employment offer, they should carefully review
the NACE Recommendations for Employers issued within their position statement. As a courtesy, please notify the UC Riverside Career Center to explore alternatives
and share the circumstances.

The UC Riverside Career Center makes every effort to educate our students about the consequences of reneging an offer of employment. We understand the serious
impact that this has on your recruiting goals.

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